News and Insights

AES Withdraws 320 MW California Battery Project Amid Local Opposition

AES has pulled its proposed 320 MW Seguro battery storage project in San Diego County due to prolonged community resistance over fire safety and location issues.

Innovative Contracting Models Emerge as US Battery Storage Moves Beyond Pure Merchant Strategies

US battery storage developers are adopting creative contractual frameworks to ensure stable, long-term revenues amid shifting market dynamics and regulatory complexities.

Arizona Roadmap Advances Virtual Power Plants and Distributed Solar to Manage Rising Energy Demand

Arizona’s Energy Promise Taskforce outlines strategies to harness virtual power plants and distributed solar, addressing a 40% surge in peak electricity demand.

Maximizing Value from Battery Storage in Australia’s NEM

Exploring technical strategies and regulatory frameworks critical to enhancing the operational value of battery storage assets within the National Electricity Market.

PV-Driven Hydraulic Hydro Storage Could Deliver $0.022/kWh LCOE in the U.S.

Innovative PV-coupled hydraulic hydro storage systems show potential to achieve remarkably low LCOE in select U.S. regions, offering scalable, reliable long-duration energy storage.

Emerging Cybersecurity Threats to Power Infrastructure and AI-Driven Defense Strategies

Smart grid infrastructures face evolving cyber threats including DDoS and IoT-based attacks, necessitating AI-enhanced detection and multi-layered defenses to protect critical power systems.

Ensuring Quality and Performance When Procuring Battery Energy Storage Systems

Expert insights highlight critical technical, regulatory, and market factors to ensure reliable and high-performing battery energy storage systems in evolving energy landscapes.

North Carolina Urged to Prioritize Distributed Battery Storage Over Gas in Duke Energy Plan

As North Carolina evaluates Duke Energy’s long-term resource plan, stakeholders emphasize unlocking 400 MW of distributed battery storage capacity to shift away from gas reliance.

Reno Planning Commission Advances 200MW Trego Grid Energy Storage Project

The Reno Planning Commission has supported a conditional-use permit for the 200MW Trego Grid energy storage project, marking a significant step for regional grid modernization.

Terabase Energy Advances Solar Construction with Robotics and Predictive Software

Terabase Energy is deploying robotic automation combined with PlantPredict and PowerUQ software to enhance solar construction efficiency and reliability.